ISLAMABAD: The Institute of Space Technology (IST) on Thursday opened its observatory to students in connection with the World Space Week (WSW).

The institute launched four-day activity-based programmes in collaboration with the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) to celebrate the event.

The theme for the WSW2017 is `Exploring new worlds in space.` This year`s theme will enable debates surrounding where we explore next be it on moon, mars or even beyond to inspire the event organisers to set up exciting space exploration events at schools, universities, science centres, astronomy clubs, companies and even museums.

The celebrations will open up avenues to improve the vast human knowledge and awareness of the benefits of space technology and its applications.

Over100 schools and colleges from the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad are participating in events and activities of the week at the IST. A Repor ter